58. The Contract

Elisha’s POV

Everything about this Villa made me feel like I'd been here before. The smell, the setting, and the mood all make me feel like this is it, that I've finally found myself. This is the first step toward finding out the whole truth and what this girl is up to.

I look at Madeline from head to toe. She is wearing a stylish black jumpsuit and a gold bracelet. Her face looks like she doesn't want to be here anymore and wants to get away from this kind of questioning.

She looked at me when she thought I was staring at her the whole time, and she fought my stare sharply and fiercely. She asked calmly, but with a threat in her voice, "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"You're staring right at me." I answered without a moment's hesitation.

"No, it's you who's staring at me with a sharp look!" her angry voice shrieked.

"Oh, sure." I smiled at her sweetly, and she let out a heavy sigh.

Arman held my hand romantically and kissed it, saying, "Don't worry, you are safe here."

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